Los Angeles — 2024-09-17

City Council

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(1) 24­0926 CD 12 HEARING COMMENTS relative to an Application for Determination of Public Convenience or Necessity for the sale of alcoholic beverages for off­ site consumption at Trader Joe's, located at 9224 North Reseda Boulevard. Applicant: Mitch Nadler ­ Trader Joe's Company Representative: Dan Kramer, Dan Kramer Law Group TIME LIMIT FILE ­ NOVEMBER 7, 2024 (LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ NOVEMBER 6, 2024) (Motion required for Findings and Council recommendations for the above application)
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(10) 24­1012 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the resources needed to host gun buyback events throughout the City. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Motion (Rodriguez ­ Lee): INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department, in consultation with the Mayor’s Office of Gang Reduction and Youth Development, to report to Council with the necessary resources needed to host gun buyback events at all bureaus across the City. The report should include the following information: a. Police personnel needed to conduct a gun buyback event. b. Potential locations, including an outline of any geographical restrictions that may exist. c. Financial resources needed for buyback incentives. d. Other City department resources, if any. Fiscal Impact Statement:17, 2024 the Neither - City Administrative Officer b. Potential locations, including an outline of any geographical restrictions that may exist. c. Financial resources needed for buyback incentives. d. Other City department resources, if any. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(11) 24­0877 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a thorough and comprehensive review of the current police disciplinary system and the convening of regular community meetings to discuss the police disciplinary system, for modifications of Section 1070 of the Los Angeles City Charter. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (McOsker – et al. – Lee): 1. REQUEST that the Board of Police Commissioners and the Office of the Inspector General, with the assistance of the Mayor’s Office, Chief Legislative Analyst, Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), and staff of any other City departments as necessary, report with a framework that would initiate a comprehensive review of the Police disciplinary process, which should include a series of public meetings to solicit input on this issue from community members, and other stakeholders, including rank­and­file officers and community justice organizations. This review should include, but not be limited to, the following topics: The manner in which complaints are generated, filed, and received The process and timelines for investigation of complaints The rules and processes for disciplinary hearings All aspects of the disciplinary process, including the selection of advocates and quasi­judicial officers Due process before, during, and after administrative hearings The process and timelines for investigation of complaints The rules and processes for disciplinary hearings All aspects of the disciplinary process, including the selection of advocates and quasi­judicial officers Due process before, during, and after administrative hearings Burdens of proof for the parties within the administrative process Authority and responsibilities of the Chief of Police before, during and after the administrative disciplinary process The range of discipline available to the Chief and/or the administrative body, including, but not limited to, dismissal, suspension, and demotion The legal rights and remedies of the parties following the administrative process The manner, extent and frequency of reporting out to public bodies and the public of the results, statistics and outcomes of the discipline system 2. REQUEST that upon completion of this review, the Board of Police Commissioners, with the assistance of the Mayor’s Office and any other City departments or offices as needed, report with a draft document including proposed changes to the police disciplinary process, Section 1070 of the Los Angeles City Charter, and hold a series of public hearings on these changes to solicit input from community stakeholders, including rank­and­file officers and community justice organizations. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(12) 24­0602 Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(13) 22­1545­S21 CD 14 STATUTORY EXEMPTION and BUDGET, FINANCE, AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT and HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to financial transaction to provide funding to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to contract with an existing shelter/navigation center at 545 South San Pedro Street for those experiencing homelessness and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption determination that, the project is statutorily exempt under Government Code Section 65660(b), applicable to City of Los Angeles (City) low barrier navigation centers; Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080(b)(4) and State CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15269(c), as specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; and Section 15061(b)(3), and Section 15301; and SB 1361 and SB 1395, applicable to existing facilities; and 17, 2024 - Emergency Account ­ General City Purposes Fund 18th Status report as of July 31, 2024; and related matters. to the Los Angeles Homeless Services Authority (LAHSA) to contract with an existing shelter/navigation center at 545 South San Pedro Street for those experiencing homelessness and California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) exemption determination that, the project is statutorily exempt under Government Code Section 65660(b), applicable to City of Los Angeles (City) low barrier navigation centers; Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 21080(b)(4) and State CEQA Guidelines, 14 California Code of Regulations (CCR) Section 15269(c), as specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; and Section 15061(b)(3), and Section 15301; and SB 1361 and SB 1395, applicable to existing facilities; and the Homelessness Emergency Account ­ General City Purposes Fund 18th Status report as of July 31, 2024; and related matters. A. BUDGET, FINANCE, AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action; SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. NOTE AND FILE the City Administrative Officer report dated August 22, 2024, attached to Council file No. 22­1545­S21. \n2. DETERMINE that the financial transaction to provide funding to the LAHSA to contract with an existing shelter/navigation center at 545 South San Pedro Street for those experiencing homelessness, is statutorily exempt from the CEQA under Government Code Section 65660(b), applicable to City low barrier navigation centers; and PRC Section 21080(b)(4) and State CEQA Guidelines, 14 CCR Section 15269(c), as specific actions necessary to prevent or mitigate an emergency; and Section 15061(b)(3), and Section 15301, applicable to existing facilities, and SB 1361 and SB 1395, as stated in the Bureau of Engineering report dated September 5, 2024, attached to Council file No. 22­1545­S21, and no unusual circumstances or exceptions exist. 3. APPROVE and APPROPRIATE $8,522,062.30 from Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000A15, Inside Safe Reserve to the General City Purposes (GCP) Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000959, Homelessness Emergency Account for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024­25 costs associated with new occupancy. \n4. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Department of General Services (GSD), or designee, to execute new, or amend existing occupancy agreements, for the three motels listed in Table 3, titled “Occupancy Agreements for Contract Extension”, contained in the CAO report dated August 22, 2024, attached to the Council file, for a period through August 31, 2027, to meet the terms of the Alliance Settlement bed obligation. \n5. APPROVE an up to amount of $3,014,000 of GCP Homelessness Emergency Account funds for up to 100 beds at the congregate sprung 17, 2024 San Pedro in Council District 14 through June 30, 2025. (GSD), or designee, to execute new, or amend existing occupancy agreements, for the three motels listed in Table 3, titled “Occupancy Agreements for Contract Extension”, contained in the CAO report dated August 22, 2024, attached to the Council file, for a period through August 31, 2027, to meet the terms of the Alliance Settlement bed obligation. 5. APPROVE an up to amount of $3,014,000 of GCP Homelessness Emergency Account funds for up to 100 beds at the congregate sprung structure shelter site located at 545 South San Pedro Street in Council District 14 through June 30, 2025. a. APPROPRIATE $753,500 for a 25% advance for the aforementioned congregate sprung structure shelter site in Council District 14. \n6. APPROVE and APPROPRIATE an up to amount of $375,000 of GCP Homelessness Emergency Account funds for furniture, fixtures and equipment cost associated with sleeping modules at the sprung structure shelter site located at 545 South San Pedro Street in Council District 14 through June 30, 2025.\n 7. REQUEST the LAHSA to execute a new, or amend an existing, sole source contract with Union Rescue Mission for the congregate shelter site located at 545 South San Pedro Street in Council District 14 for a term of September 30, 2024, through September 30, 2027. \n8. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD), or designee, to execute a new, or amend the existing City’s General Fund contract (Contract No. C­ 140706), with LAHSA to: a. Reflect the service funding in this report for: i. Congregate sprung structure shelter site with up to 100 beds located at 545 South San Pedro Street in Council District 14 with an associated up to contract amount of $3,389,000 with an expenditure date through June 30, 2025 as follow: 1. $3,014,000 for operating costs for FY 2024­25 2. $375,000 for furniture, fixtures and equipment \n9. AUTHORIZE the Mayor's Office to accept additional funding in the amount of $130,000 from Los Angeles County for Joint City­County Inside Safe encampment reimbursements as reflected in the agreement between the City and Los Angeles County for Homeless Emergency Programs and Services (Contract No. AO­23­603) for a contracted total amount of $1,860,000. \n10. AUTHORIZE the CAO to: 2. $375,000 for furniture, fixtures and equipment 9. AUTHORIZE the Mayor's Office to accept additional funding in the amount of $130,000 from Los Angeles County for Joint City­County Inside Safe encampment reimbursements as reflected in the agreement between the City and Los Angeles County for Homeless Emergency Programs and Services (Contract No. AO­23­603) for a contracted total amount of $1,860,000. \n10. AUTHORIZE the CAO to: a. Prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for this report, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions. b. Prepare any additional Controller instructions to reimburse City Departments for their accrued labor, material or permit costs related to projects in this report, to implement the intent of these transactions; and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement these instructions. (Housing and Homelessness Committee waived consideration of the Bureau of Engineering and CAO reports dated September 5, 2024.) \nB. HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE and APPROPRIATE $8,522,062.30 from Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000A15, Inside Safe Reserve to the GCP Fund No. 100/56, Account No. 000959, Homelessness Emergency Account for FY 2024­25 costs associated with new occupancy. 2. AUTHORIZE the General Manager, GSD, or designee, to execute new, or amend existing occupancy agreements, for the three motels listed on “Table 3: Occupancy Agreements for Contract Extension” for a period through August 31, 2027, to meet the terms of the Alliance Settlement bed obligation. 3. APPROVE an up to amount of $3,014,000 of GCP Homelessness Emergency Account funds for up to 100 beds at the congregate sprung structure shelter site located at 545 South San Pedro Street in Council District 14 through June 30, 2025. a. APPROPRIATE $753,500 for a 25% advance for \nthe aforementioned congregate sprung structure shelter site in Council District \n14. 4. APPROVE and APPROPRIATE an up to amount of $375,000 of GCP Homelessness Emergency Account funds for furniture, fixtures and equipment cost associated with sleeping modules at the sprung structure shelter site located at 545 South San Pedro Street in Council District 14 through June 30, 2025. 5. REQUEST the LAHSA to execute a new, or amend an existing, sole source contract with Union Rescue Mission for the congregate shelter site located at 545 South San Pedro Street in Council District 14 for a term of September 30, 2024, through September 30, 2027. 6. INSTRUCT and AUTHORIZE the General Manager, Los Angeles Housing Department, or their designee, to execute a new, or amend the existing City’s General Fund contract (Contract No. C­140706), with LAHSA to: a. Reflect the service funding in this report for: i. Congregate sprung structure shelter site with up to 100 beds located at 545 South San Pedro Street in \nCouncil District 14 with an associated up to contract amount of $3,389,000 with an expenditure date through June 30, 2025 as follow: 1. $3,014,000 for operating costs for FY 2024­25 2. $375,000 for furniture, fixtures and equipment 7. AUTHORIZE the Mayor's Office to accept additional funding in the amount of $130,000 from Los Angeles County for Joint City­County Inside Safe encampment reimbursements as reflected in the agreement between the City and Los Angeles County for Homeless Emergency Programs and Services (Contract No. AO­23­603) for a contracted total amount of $1,860,000. 8. AUTHORIZE the CAO to: a. Prepare Controller instructions or make necessary technical adjustments, including to the names of the Special Fund accounts recommended for this report, to implement the intent of these transactions, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. b. Prepare any additional Controller instructions to reimburse City Departments for their accrued labor, material or permit costs related to projects in this report, to implement the intent of these transactions, and authorize the Controller to implement these instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations in this report will not have an immediate impact on the General Fund given the recommendations use budgeted General Fund. However, as the GCP line items represent one­time allocations of General Fund dollars, there is a potential future General Fund impact in fiscal years 2025­26 through 2027­28 of up to $21,452,697 in operating expenses, including services and leases. The General Fund supported services are anticipated to be reimbursed from the County through the Alliance Memorandum of Understanding payment. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations in this report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that budgeted funds are being used to fund recommended actions.
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(14) 24­1068 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2022­4041 located at 836 North Waterloo Street, southerly of Marathon Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2022­4041, located at 836 North Waterloo Street, southerly of Marathon Avenue, and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement and Contract with security documents. (Bond No. C­146138) Owner: Black Star Development, LLC; Surveyor: Nick Kazemi Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B)(3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.
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(15) 24­1069 CD 14 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2021­9873 located at 6251­6253 Church Street and 520 Marie Avenue. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the final map of Parcel Map L.A. No. 2021­9873, located at 6251­6253 Church Street and 520 Marie Avenue, and accompanying Subdivision Improvement Agreement. Owner: Annick Hamon, Trustee of the Annick Hamon Trust; Surveyor: Neil C. Hansen Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B)(3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.
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(16) 24­1071 CD 1 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the final map Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that the subdivider has paid a fee of $9,064 for the processing of this final parcel map pursuant to Section 19.02(B)(3) of the Los Angeles Municipal Code. No additional City funds are needed.
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(17) 24­0007­S20 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Otis Redding on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Otis Redding at 6150 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.
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(18) 24­0007­S21 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Ken Jeong on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: September 17, installation of 2024 - 1708 Vine General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.
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(19) 24­0007­S22 CD 13 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ENGINEER relative to the installation of the name of Juanita Moore on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. Recommendation for Council action: APPROVE the installation of the name of Juanita Moore at 6100 Hollywood Boulevard. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Engineer reports that there is no General Fund impact. All costs are paid by the permittee.
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(2) 24­1034 CD 6 MOTION (HERNANDEZ for PADILLA ­ BLUMENFIELD) and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of revenue bonds in an aggregate principal amount not to exceed $20,000,000 for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and development of an 89­unit multifamily affordable housing project known as the Panorama View Apartments (Project) located at 9222 Van Nuys Boulevard in Council District (CD) 6. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. HOLD a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) Hearing at the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. 2. ADOPT the TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, to allow the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $20,000,000 to provide financing for the acquisition, rehabilitation, and development of the 89­unit multifamily housing Project located at 9222 Van Nuys Boulevard in CD 6.
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(20) 24­1072 CD 12 MOTION (LEE ­ MCOSKER) relative to funding to keep the Northridge Park pool open to the community through September 29, 2024 in Council District (CD) 12. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $7,500 in the CD 12 portion of the Neighborhood Service Enhancements line item General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the Recreation and Parks Fund No. 302/88, Account No. 1070 (Salaries ­ As Needed), to keep the Northridge Park Pool open through September 29, 2024. 2. AUTHORIZE the Department of Recreation and Parks to make clarifications or technical corrections to the above fund transfer OF THE MAYOR:
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(21) 24­1075 MOTION (RODRIGUEZ ­ HERNANDEZ) relative to funding for services in connection with the Council District (CD) 7 special observation of 'Lights on Afterschool' on October 21, 2024, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: TRANSFER and APPROPRIATE $1,462.00 from the City Council's portion of the Heritage Month Celebrations and Special Events line item in the General City Purposes Fund No. 100/56 to the General Services Fund No. 100/40, Account No. 1100 (Hiring Hall), for services in connection with the CD 7 special observation of 'Lights on Afterschool' on October 21, 2024, at City Hall, including the illumination of City Hall.
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(22) 24­1076 MOTION (HARRIS­DAWSON ­ LEE) relative to an offer of reward for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of James Nelson Hall III on June 14, 2022. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. PROVIDE an offer of reward in the amount of $50,000 for information leading to the identification, apprehension, and conviction of the person(s) responsible for the death of James Nelson Hall III on June 14, 2022. 2. FIND that the subject reward complies with the provisions of Chapter 12, Article, Division 19, of the Los Angeles Administrative Code. 3. DIRECT the City Clerk to publish the required notices and/or advertisements to effectuate this reward.
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(23) 24­4118­S6 CD 10 RESOLUTION (HUTT ­ LEE) relative to the designation of locations in Council District 10 for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right­of­way, as further detailed in Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 41.18. Recommendations for Council action: 1. RESOLVE, pursuant to Section 41.18 of the LAMC, to designate the following locations for enforcement against sitting, lying, sleeping, or storing, using, maintaining, or placing personal property, or otherwise obstructing the public right­of­way, up to the maximum distance and effective for the maximum period of time prescribed, and as further detailed in the LAMC: 1200 South Manhattan Place ­ LA Gospel United Methodist Church ­ School 2. RESOLVE that the City department(s) with jurisdiction over the identified locations post appropriate notices of the above prohibitions at these locations, and begin enforcement upon the expiration of any required posting period.
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(24) 24­1078 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ ­ HARRIS­DAWSON) relative to waiving or suspending enforcement of parking fees in connection with the 55th Los Angeles Open Streets event, CicLAmini, on September 14, 2024, in the Lincoln Heights community of Council District (CD) 1. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to - Septemberenforcement 17, 2024 - of parking meter fees32 overnight parking from 6:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024 to (24) 24­1078 CD 1 MOTION (HERNANDEZ ­ HARRIS­DAWSON) relative to waiving or suspending enforcement of parking fees in connection with the 55th Los Angeles Open Streets event, CicLAmini, on September 14, 2024, in the Lincoln Heights community of Council District (CD) 1. Recommendations for Council action: 1. AUTHORIZE the Los Angeles Department of Transportation to waive/suspend enforcement of parking meter fees and allow overnight parking from 6:00 p.m. Saturday, September 14, 2024 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday, September 15, 2024 at the following City­owned lots to provide parking for local businesses and residents affected by the street closure for the CicLAmini Lincoln Heights event: a. Lot 657 (221 South Avenue 22) b. Lot 659 (2334 Daly Street) c. Lot 660 (154 South Avenue 24) d. Lot 697 (2332 Workman Street) 2. APPLY the aforementioned departmental instructions should the date of the event change due to unforeseen circumstances.
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(25) 24­1079 MOTION (RAMAN ­ HARRIS­DAWSON) relative to retroactively reinstating and amending Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) agreements with the Housing Authority of the City of Los Angeles (HACLA) for professional environmental services (Contract No. C­142621), and with Enterprise Community Partners, Inc. (Enterprise) for services related to the preparation of Affordable Housing and Sustainable Communities (AHSC) grant applications (Contract No. C­141176). Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the General Manager, LAHD, or designee, to: a. Retroactively reinstate and amend the HACLA agreement for professional environmental services (Contract No. C­142621) from June 30, 2024 to a new termination date up to and including through June 30, 2025; and, to increase the compensation paid by the HACLA to the LAHD by $300,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, and to the extent any services have been provided or performed by the LAHD in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement, those services are hereby ratified. b. Retroactively reinstate and amend the Enterprise agreement for AHSC grant application assistance (Contract No. C­141176) from June 30, 2024 to a new termination date up to and including through June 30, 2027; and, to increase funding by $300,000 for a new total of $500,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, and to the extent any services have been provided or performed by HACLA to the LAHD by $300,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, and to the extent any services have been provided or performed by the LAHD in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement, those services are hereby ratified. b. Retroactively reinstate and amend the Enterprise agreement for AHSC grant application assistance (Contract No. C­141176) from June 30, 2024 to a new termination date up to and including through June 30, 2027; and, to increase funding by $300,000 for a new total of $500,000, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form, and to the extent any services have been provided or performed by the LAHD in accordance with the terms and conditions of the agreement, those services are hereby ratified.
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(26) 24­1700 COMMUNICATION FROM THE CITY ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER (CAO) and RESOLUTION relative to the 2024­25 Personnel Authority Resolution. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: ADOPT the accompanying RESOLUTION granting personnel authority in accordance with Attachments A, B, and C of the City Administrative Officer (CAO) report dated August 30, 2024, attached to the Council file, which consist of the following: a. Attachment A provides authority effective July 1, 2024, unless otherwise noted therein, for positions included in the 2024­25 Adopted Budget requiring temporary on­budget resolution authority. b. Attachment B provides temporary authority for the positions included in the 2024­25 Adopted Budget and the 2024­25 Proposed Detail of Positions and Salaries, pending the effective date of the 2024­25 Departmental Personnel Ordinances. c. Attachment C provides authority effective July 1, 2024, for positions that were approved by resolution during Fiscal Year 2023­24, which are funded off­budget and continue to be needed during 2024­25. In instances where departments are requesting continuation of resolution authority beyond current authorized periods of time, the CAO concurs with such requests contained herein. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the CAO. The Chief Legislative Analyst has not completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(27) 23­0002­S150 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (RODRIGUEZ – HERNANDEZ) relative to establishing the City’s position regarding Assembly Bill (AB) 3074, to prohibit public schools from using any derogatory Native American term as a school or athletic team name, mascot, or nickname. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (Rodriguez – Hernandez), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2023­24 State Legislative Program SUPPORT for AB 3074, to prohibit public schools from using any derogatory Native American term as a school or athletic team name, mascot, or nickname, and make school or athletic team names, mascots, and nicknames subject to the Uniform Complaint Procedures.
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(28) 24­1200­S52 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT relative to the appointment of Ted Stein to the Charter Reform Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Council President’s appointment of Ted Stein to the Charter Reform Commission is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending
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(29) 24­1200­S53 COMMUNICATION FROM THE COUNCIL PRESIDENT relative to the appointment of Mona Field to the Charter Reform Commission. Recommendation for Council action: RESOLVE that the Council President’s appointment of Mona Field to the Charter Reform Commission is APPROVED and CONFIRMED. Financial Disclosure Statement: Pending Background Check: Pending
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(3) 16­1439­S1 CD 14 MOTION (DE LEON ­ BLUMENFIELD) and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of Multifamily Housing Revenue Bonds, in an amount not to exceed $16,000,000, to finance the new construction of the 41­unit multifamily housing development known as Colorado East (Project) located at 2451 Colorado Boulevard in Council District (CD) 14. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. CONSIDER the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing held on June 7, 2024 for the Project. 2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, approving the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $16,000,000 for the new construction of a 41­unit multifamily housing Project located at 2451 Colorado Boulevard in CD 14. 1. CONSIDER the results of the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing held on June 7, 2024 for the Project. 2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, approving the issuance of bonds in an amount not to exceed $16,000,000 for the new construction of a 41­unit multifamily housing Project located at 2451 Colorado Boulevard in CD 14.
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(30) 24­0002­S12 CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION (DE LEON – BLUMENFIELD) relative to establishing the City’s position regarding any legislation or executive action to restore all or part of the funding that was cut from the State of California’s Active Transportation Program. Recommendation for Council action, pursuant to Resolution (de Leon ­ Blumenfield), SUBJECT TO THE CONCURRENCE OF THE MAYOR: RESOLVE to include in the City’s 2024­25 State Legislative Program SPONSORSHIP and SUPPORT for any legislation or executive action to restore all or part of the funding that was cut from the State of California's Active Transportation Program.
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(31) 24­0921 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Legal Services Agreement with Willkie Farr and Gallagher LLP to provide legal services related to Human Resources advice and litigation. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE a contract with Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP for a period of three years, in the amount of $450,000, for outside counsel assistance with Human Resources advice and litigation. 2. TRANSFER $450,000 from the Unappropriated Balance, Outside Counsel Including Workers Compensation line item to the City Attorney, Fund No. 100/12, Account No. 009301. 3. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(32) 24­0674 CONTINUED CONSIDERATION OF BUDGET, FINANCE AND INNOVATION COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Legal Services Agreement with Burke, Williams and Sorenson, LLP, and Maynard Nexsen, PC, to provide legal services related to the case entitled Vadnais Trenchless Service, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., Los Angeles Superior Court (LASC) Case No. 23STCV26802. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE contracts with Burke, Williams, & Sorensen, LLP (“BWS”) and Maynard Nexsen, PC, for a period of three years, each in the amount of $250,000, for outside counsel assistance with the case entitled Vadnais Trenchless Services, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 23STCV26802. 2. AUTHORIZE the City Attorney, or designee, to prepare Controller instructions for any necessary technical adjustments, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, AUTHORIZE the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the City Attorney. Neither the CAO nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report. Community Impact Statement: None submitted The Council may recess to Closed Session, pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1), to discuss the need for outside counsel to assist with the case entitled Vadnais Trenchless Service, Inc. v. City of Los Angeles, et al., LASC Case No. 23STCV26802. (Continued from Council meeting of September 13, 2024)
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(4) 24­1074 CD 10 MOTION (HUTT ­ BLUMENFIELD) and RESOLUTION relative to the issuance of one or more series of revenue bonds or notes for the acquisition, development, and equipping of a 65­unit, scattered­site multifamily affordable housing project known as Second Street Andrews Apartments (Project) located at 1511 South St. Andrews Place, consisting of 45 units, and 1309 2nd Avenue, consisting of 20 units, in Council District (CD) 10. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. HOLD a Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982 (TEFRA) public hearing at the City Council Meeting to be held on Tuesday, September 17, 2024. 2. ADOPT the accompanying TEFRA RESOLUTION, attached to the Motion, to allow the California Statewide Communities Development Authority to issue bonds in an amount not to exceed $12,900,000 to provide financing for the acquisition, development, and equipping of a 65­unit, scattered­site multifamily affordable housing Project located at 1511 South St. Andrews Place and 1309 2nd Avenue in CD 10. Items for which Public Hearings Have Been Held
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(5) 14­0268­S18 HOUSING AND HOMELESSNESS COMMITTEE REPORT relative to amending the Tenant Anti­Harassment Ordinance with changes consistent with State and Federal statutes. Recommendations for Council action, as initiated by Motion (Raman – Harris­Dawson – Soto­Martinez): 1. REQUEST the City Attorney to prepare and present a draft Ordinance, in consultation with the Los Angeles Housing Department (LAHD) and any other relevant departments, to amend the Tenant Anti­Harassment Ordinance (Ordinance No. 187109) with the following changes consistent with State and Federal statutes: a. Amend Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 45.33 as follows: Tenant Harassment shall be defined as a landlord's knowing and willful course of bad faith conduct directed at a specific tenant or tenants that causes the latter detriment and or harm, and that serves no lawful purpose, including, . “Bad faith” refers to willful, reckless, or grossly negligent conduct. Examples of Tenant Harassment include but are not limited to, the following actions: b. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.1 as follows: Reducing or eliminating, or threatening to reduce or to eliminate, housing services required by a lease, contract or law, including the elimination of parking if provided in the tenant's lease or contract except when necessary to comply with a court order or local or state law, or to create an accessory dwelling unit or additional housing. c. Maintain LAMC Section 45.33.2 as follows: Failing to perform and timely complete necessary repairs and maintenance required by Federal, State, County, or local housing, health, or safety laws; or failure to follow applicable industry standards to minimize exposure to noise, dust, lead paint, asbestos, or other building materials with potentially harmful health impacts. d. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.3 as follows: Abuse of the right of access into a rental unit as established and limited by California Civil Code Section 1954, including the following: entering or photographing portions of a rental unit that are beyond the scope of a lawful entry or inspection,; September 17, 2024 to explicitly - the specific justification in notice to the tenant, failure to reasonably coordinate paint, asbestos, or other building materials with potentially harmful health impacts. d. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.3 as follows: Abuse of the right of access into a rental unit as established and limited by California Civil Code Section 1954, including the following: entering or photographing portions of a rental unit that are beyond the scope of a lawful entry or inspection,; failure to explicitly state the specific justification for entry in notice to the tenant, failure to reasonably coordinate entry with the tenant's schedule; misrepresenting the reasons for accessing residential real property as stated on the notice of entry; failure to provide the approximate time window for the entry or providing a time window that is unreasonably excessive in time for the stated purpose; failure to timely notify the tenant that entry for which the tenant was previously given notice has been canceled, and/or excessively requesting entry in a manner not reasonably justified by the reason stated on the notice. e. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.4 as follows: Threatening a tenant, or their guests, by word or gesture, with physical harm. f. Maintain LAMC Section 45.33.5 as follows: Attempting to coerce the tenant to vacate with offer(s) of payments. g. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.6 as follows: Misrepresenting Representing to a tenant that the tenant is required to vacate a rental unit or enticing a tenant to vacate a rental unit through an intentional misrepresentation or the concealment or omission of a material fact. h. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.9 as follows: Refusing to acknowledge, facilitate, or accept receipt of lawful rent payments or rental assistance payments as set forth in the lease agreement or as established by the usual practice of the parties or applicable law. This includes refusal to accept rent paid on behalf of the tenant from a third party, or refusing to timely provide a W­9 form or other necessary documentation for the tenant to receive rental assistance from a government agency, non­profit September 17,or2024 h. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.9 as follows: Refusing to acknowledge, facilitate, or accept receipt of lawful rent payments or rental assistance payments as set forth in the lease agreement or as established by the usual practice of the parties or applicable law. This includes refusal to accept rent paid on behalf of the tenant from a third party, or refusing to timely provide a W­9 form or other necessary documentation for the tenant to receive rental assistance from a government agency, non­profit organization, or other third party. i. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.15 as follows: Interfering with a tenant's right to privacy; or requesting information that violates a tenant's right to privacy, including, but not limited to, residency or citizenship status or Social Security Number, relationship status, or criminal history, except as authorized by law. j. Amend LAMC Section 45.33.16 as follows: 16. Unilaterally imposing or requiring an existing tenant to agree to new material terms of tenancy or a new rental agreement, unless: (1) the change in the terms of the tenancy is authorized by California Civil Code Sections 1946.2(f), 1947.5. or 1947.12, or required by Federal, State, or local law or regulatory agreement with a government agency; or (2) the change in the terms of the tenancy was accepted in writing by the tenant after receipt of written notice from the owner that the tenant need not accept such new term as part of the rental agreement. k. Insert LAMC Section 45.33.17 as follows: 16 17. Other repeated acts or omissions of such significance as to substantially interfere with or disturb the comfort, repose, peace or quiet of a tenant(s) and that cause, are likely to cause, or are committed with the objective to cause a tenant(s) to surrender or waive any rights in relation to such tenancy. l. Maintain LAMC Section 45.34 as follows: A tenant may use the protections afforded in this article as an affirmative defense in unlawful detainer, ejectment, and other actions when their landlord engages in actions constituting tenant harassment as defined in this article and other applicable laws. tenant(s) to surrender or waive any rights in relation to such tenancy. l. Maintain LAMC Section 45.34 as follows: A tenant may use the protections afforded in this article as an affirmative defense in unlawful detainer, ejectment, and other actions when their landlord engages in actions constituting tenant harassment as defined in this article and other applicable laws. m. Amend LAMC Section 45.35.A as follows: An aggrieved tenant under this article, the City of Los Angeles, or any person, organization, or entity who will fairly and adequately represent the interests of an aggrieved tenant(s) under this article, may institute civil proceedings as provided by law, against any landlord violating any of the provisions of this article and any person who aids, facilitates, and/or incites another to violate the provisions of this article, regardless of whether the rental unit remains occupied or has been vacated due to harassment. n. Amend LAMC Section 45.35.B as follows: A tenant prevailing in court under this article may shall b e awarded compensatory damages, rent refunds for reduction in housing services, reasonable attorney's fees and costs, imposition of civil penalties up to $10,000 per violation depending upon the severity of the violation, tenant relocation, and other appropriate relief, as adjudged by the court. o. Amend LAMC Section 45.35.D as follows: Any landlord violating any of the provisions of this article, and any person who aids, facilitates, and/or incites another to violate the provisions of this article may be enjoined therefrom by a court of competent jurisdiction. A court may issue other equitable relief as appropriate, if legal requirements of equitable relief are met. p. Amend LAMC Section 45.35.E as follows: The remedies in this paragraph are not exclusive nor do they preclude any tenant from seeking any other remedies, o r penalties and punitive damages, as provided by law. The court may also award punitive damages to any plaintiff, including the City of Los Angeles, in a proper case as defined by Civil Code Section 3294 or successor statute. In addition to the remedies provided herein, a violator is liable for such costs, expenses, and disbursements paid or incurred bv the City in abatement and prosecution of the violation. q. Amend LAMC Section 45.35.F as follows: Landlord Notice. A civil proceeding or small claims case initiated under this article alleging any violation of LAMC Section 45.33.2 may be commenced only after the tenant or any other person provides written notice to the landlord of the alleged violation, and the landlord fails to remedy the repair or maintenance issue within a reasonable period of time. However, no waiting period shall apply if the landlord's conduct is intentional and demonstrates a willful disregard for the comfort, safety or well­being of the tenant(s). r. Insert LAMC Section 45.45.G as follows: G. Statute of Limitations. The statute of limitations for an action shall be three (3) years, and all remedies under the Ordinance are available for the entire statutory period. 2. INSTRUCT the LAHD and REQUEST the City Attorney to report to the Housing and Homelessness Committee monthly on the number of Tenant Anti­Harassment Ordinance claims in each District, the tenant's reasoning for filing, and how the City has responded to each claim. The report should include the corresponding unit information such as address, rent amount, and if it is protected by the Rent Stabilization Ordinance. Fiscal Impact Statement: Neither the City Administrative Officer or the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.
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(6) 14­0955­S9 PUBLIC SAFETY and PERSONNEL, AUDITS AND HIRING COMMITTEES’ REPORT relative to the Los Angeles Police Department’s (LAPD) application for and acceptance of the Los Angeles County (County) Real Estate Fraud Prosecution (REFP) Program grant for Fiscal Year (FY) 2024­25. Recommendations for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: 1. APPROVE and AUTHORIZE the Interim Chief of Police, LAPD, or designee, to: a. Retroactively apply for and accept the grant award for the FY 2024­25 REFP Program, in the amount of $465,000, from the County, for the period of July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025. b. Negotiate and execute any documents or agreements necessary to accept the grant, subject to the review and approval by the City Attorney as to form. 2. AUTHORIZE the LAPD to: a. Spend up to $465,000 in funding in accordance with the grant award agreement. b. Submit grant reimbursement requests to the grantor and deposit the FY 2024­25 REFP grant funds received under this agreement into the LAPD Grant Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined. c. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments as necessary to implement Mayor and Council intentions, subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. 3. AUTHORIZE the Controller to: a. Establish a grant receivable and appropriate up to $465,000 within the LAPD Grant Fund 339/70, account number to be determined, for the receipt and disbursement of FY 2024­25 REFP Program grant funds. b. Increase appropriations and transfer, as necessary, from the FY 2024­25 REFP Program grant funds, Fund No. 339/70, account number to be determined, to Fund No. 100/70, upon submission of proper documentation by the LAPD for sworn salary and overtime costs incurred during the grant performance period, as stated in the CAO report dated August 22, 2024, attached to the Council file. c. Transfer funds for salaries and overtime sworn reimbursement purposes, up to $50,871 from the FY 2024­25 REFP Program grant funds, Fund 339/70, account number to be determined, and deposit into Fund 100/70, Revenue Source Code No. 5346 Related Cost Reimbursements from Grants for fringe benefits, upon submission of proper documentation by the LAPD. 4. AUTHORIZE the continuation of two Resolution Authority positions through June 30, 2025, as stated in said CAO report, attached to the Council file. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the Board of Police Commissioners. The CAO states that approval of the recommendations stated in the August 22, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will authorize the LAPD to accept a grant award in the amount of $465,000 from the County for participation in the FY 2024­25 REFP Grant Program. There is no matching requirement associated with this grant award. There is no additional impact to the General Fund. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO states that the recommendations provided in said report comply with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized for grant­eligible activities.
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(7) 21­1320 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to contracting authorities, budget modifications, and reappropriation of funds for the Fiscal Year 2021 (FY21) Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI) Grant Award. Recommendation for Council action, SUBJECT TO THE APPROVAL OF THE MAYOR: AUTHORIZE the Mayor, or designee, to: a. Negotiate and execute a contract with a vendor to upgrade the security camera system at Los Angeles City Hall in an amount not to exceed $111,753, and for a term of up to 12 months within the grant performance period, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. b. Negotiate and execute a contract with Peraton Remotec, Inc., to upgrade the Los Angeles Police Department robotic bomb squad equipment in an amount not to exceed $320,046, and for a term of up to 12 months within the grant performance period, subject to the approval of the City Attorney as to form. c. Prepare Controller instructions for any technical adjustments, subject to approval of the City Administrative Officer (CAO); and, authorize the Controller to implement the instructions. Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within the August 21, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will have no additional impact to the General Fund and will provide for the continued expenditure of the FY21 UASI grant award for grant­related projects. No matching funds are required for this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in the August 21, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized for grant­eligible Fiscal Impact Statement: The CAO reports that approval of the recommendations within the August 21, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, will have no additional impact to the General Fund and will provide for the continued expenditure of the FY21 UASI grant award for grant­related projects. No matching funds are required for this grant. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendations provided in the August 21, 2024 CAO report, attached to the Council file, are in compliance with the City’s Financial Policies in that all grant funds will be utilized for grant­eligible activities.
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(8) 24­1036 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to a proposed Professional Services Agreement between the City and Motorola Solutions, Inc. (Motorola) to provide radio system fleetmap development services to the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD). Recommendation for Council action: AUTHORIZE the Interim Chief of Police, LAPD, or designee, to negotiate and execute a Professional Services Agreement between the City, acting by and through the LAPD, and Motorola, to provide fleetmapping development services, for a term of one year from contract execution, and at a maximum compensation amount of $1,384,307. Fiscal Impact Statement: The City Administrative Officer (CAO) reports that approval of the proposed Professional Services Agreement between the City and Motorola will result in no additional impact to the General Fund. Funding in the total amount of $1,384,307 will be provided by the LAPD through its Fiscal Year 2024­25 Contractual Services account. Financial Policies Statement: The CAO reports that the recommendation in this report complies with the City’s Financial Policies in that contract expenditures will be limited to the use of approved budgeted funds.
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(9) 23­0867 PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE REPORT relative to the Fireworks Buy­ Back Program. Recommendations for Council action: 1. NOTE and FILE the Board of Police Commissioners (BPC) report dated December 18, 2023, attached to Council file No. 23­0867, relative to the Fireworks Buy­Back Program. 2. INSTRUCT the Los Angeles Police Department to report to Council with locations in each of the Four Bureaus across the City where firework buyback events could be held. Fiscal Impact Statement: None submitted by the BPC. Neither the City Administrative Officer nor the Chief Legislative Analyst has completed a financial analysis of this report.

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(1) 23­0796­S1\nCD 14 Continued from August 6, 2024\nCategorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act\n(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332 (Class 32), and\nrelated CEQA findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning\nCommission (LACPC); and appeals filed by: 1) Supporters Alliance for\nEnvironmental Responsibility (Representative: Richard Drury, Lozeau Drury\nLLP); and, 2) Lincoln Heights Preservation Coalition, from the\nGENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT\nITEM(S)\n(1) 23­0796­S1\nCD 14 Continued from August 6, 2024\nCategorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act\n(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332 (Class 32), and\nrelated CEQA findings; report from the Los Angeles City Planning\nCommission (LACPC); and appeals filed by: 1) Supporters Alliance for\nEnvironmental Responsibility (Representative: Richard Drury, Lozeau Drury\nLLP); and, 2) Lincoln Heights Preservation Coalition, from the\ndetermination of the LACPC in approving a Categorical Exemption as the\nenvironmental clearance for the construction, use and maintenance of a\nnew seven­story residential development with 184 residential units,\nincluding 47 Very Low Income units, above two levels of automobile\nparking under the Density Bonus program; for the properties located at\n3601 ­ 3615 Mission Road; and 2010 ­ 2036 Lincoln Park Avenue.\nApplicant/Owner: Shay Yadin, Lincoln Park Holdings, LLC\nRepresentative: Brian Silveira, Brian Silveira & Associates\nCase No. CPC­2022­6189­CU­DB­ZAA­SPR­HCA­1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV­2022­6190­CE­1A\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(10) 24­0987\nCD 15 (Option 1) Consideration of Veto and Remand, OR (Option 2)\nConsideration of Appeal; related to Categorical Exemption from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA\nGuidelines, Section 15332 (Class 32, Infill Development), and related\nCEQA findings; communication from the Harbor Area Planning\nCommission (HAPC); and an appeal filed by Friends of South Shores of\nthe Zoning Administrator’s determination approving a Conditional Use\nPermit for the proposed construction of a new drive­through fast­food\nestablishment (Starbucks) on a site abutting a residential zone, pursuant to\nLos Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24 W.17; and, a\n(10) 24­0987\nCD 15 (Option 1) Consideration of Veto and Remand, OR (Option 2)\nConsideration of Appeal; related to Categorical Exemption from the\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA\nGuidelines, Section 15332 (Class 32, Infill Development), and related\nCEQA findings; communication from the Harbor Area Planning\nCommission (HAPC); and an appeal filed by Friends of South Shores of\nthe Zoning Administrator’s determination approving a Conditional Use\nPermit for the proposed construction of a new drive­through fast­food\nestablishment (Starbucks) on a site abutting a residential zone, pursuant to\nLos Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC) Section 12.24 W.17; and, a\nConditional Use Permit to allow deviations from Mini­Shopping\nCenter/Commercial Corner Center Development provisions to allow\nextended hours of operation from 5:00 a.m. to 11 p.m., daily, in lieu of 7:00\na.m. to 11:00 p.m., daily, pursuant to LAMC Code Section 12.24 W.27; the\nproposed project includes the demolition of an existing 5,653 square­foot\ncommercial building and the relocation of an existing driveway, and will\nhave a drive­through and walk­in service; for the property located at 1602\nWest 25th Street (1636, 1660 West 25th Street; and 2401 South Western\nAvenue), subject to Modified Conditions of Approval; adoption of project\nfindings; and instruct the Department of City Planning to prepare revised\nfindings, if necessary. [On September 3, 2024, the City Council\nadopted Motion (McOsker – Blumenfield), pursuant to Charter\nSection 245, asserting jurisdiction over the August 20, 2024 action\nof the HAPC.]\nApplicant: Erwin Bucy, PCG BP LLC c/o Paragon Commercial Group\nRepresentative: Greg Palaski, Nadel Studio One, Inc.\nCase No. ZA­2023­2107­CU­1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV­2023­2108­CE\nTIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 23, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 20, 2024)
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(11) 24­0596\nCD 8 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act\n(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15332 (Class 32), and\nrelated CEQA findings; Report from the Los Angeles City Planning\nCommission (LACPC); and, an Appeal filed by Felipe Caceres, USC\nForward (Representative: Jordan R. Sisson, Law Office of Gideon Kracov),\nfrom the LACPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as\nthe environmental clearance for the construction of a new four­story, 56­foot\ntall apartment building with a total of 16 dwelling units, the project is utilizing\nthe Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) program for a Tier 2 project,\nreserving two units for Extremely Low Income Households, with additional\nincentives for reduced RAS3 yards and an additional 11­foot building\nheight increase, the Project is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness\nfor a project on a Contributing Lot within the Adams­Normandie Historic\nPreservation Overlay Zone; for the property located at 1500 West Adams\nBoulevard.\nCommission (LACPC); and, an Appeal filed by Felipe Caceres, USC\nForward (Representative: Jordan R. Sisson, Law Office of Gideon Kracov),\nfrom the LACPC’s determination in approving a Categorical Exemption as\nthe environmental clearance for the construction of a new four­story, 56­foot\ntall apartment building with a total of 16 dwelling units, the project is utilizing\nthe Transit Oriented Communities (TOC) program for a Tier 2 project,\nreserving two units for Extremely Low Income Households, with additional\nincentives for reduced RAS3 yards and an additional 11­foot building\nheight increase, the Project is requesting a Certificate of Appropriateness\nfor a project on a Contributing Lot within the Adams­Normandie Historic\nPreservation Overlay Zone; for the property located at 1500 West Adams\nBoulevard.\nApplicant: Donghao Li/1500 W. Adams Blvd, LLC\nRepresentative: Jonathan Yang\nCase No. DIR­2023­1984­TOC­COA­HCA­1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV­2023­1985­CE­1A\nRelated Case: PAR­2022­8188­TOC\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(12) 23­0861\nCD 14 Environmental Impact Report (EIR), ENV­2016­2906­EIR (State\nClearinghouse No. 2016091010), EIR Findings, Statement of Overriding\nConsiderations, Mitigation Monitoring Program (MMP); Resolution to\ncertify the Final EIR, adopt EIR revised Findings, a revised Statement of\nOverriding Considerations, and an MMP; reports from the Los Angeles\nCity Planning Commission (LACPC) relative to adoption of a Resolution to\napprove an update to the Boyle Heights Community Plan, and to approve\nmodifications to the LACPC’s April 20, 2023 and January 11, 2024\nrecommendations on the Boyle Heights Community Plan (including the\nLACPC’s recommendation on the City Council’s December 12, 2023\nmodification to the LACPC’s April 20, 2023 recommendation); adopt\nfindings in the Department of City Planning (DCP) Staff Recommendation\nReport and the Council file document dated January 11, 2024, as the City\nCouncil findings; adoption of the Resolution amending the Boyle Heights\nCommunity Plan text, General Plan Land Use Map, the Framework\nElement, and the Mobility 2035 Plan, inclusive of Symbols, Footnotes, and\nCorresponding Zone and Land Use Nomenclature, and the General Plan\nLand Use Maps and Matrices; Request the DCP to prepare and present a\ndraft ordinance amending the Zoning Map as requested in the Council’s\nDecember 12, 2023 action along with modifications for the land near the\nLos Angeles River, request the City Attorney to prepare and present an\nordinance amending Chapter 1A, and the Boyle Heights Community Plan\nImplementation Overlay for the City Council’s consideration and adoption\nas requested in the City Council’s December 12, 2023 action with\nmodifications related to Legacy Small Business incentives and to\nstreamline transitional height and wall plate standards; Instruct the Director\nof the DCP to adopt enviornmental protections measures to implement the\nMMP, as necessary; the Boyle Heights Community Plan Area (CPA) is\nCorresponding Zone and Land Use Nomenclature, and the General Plan\nLand Use Maps and Matrices; Request the DCP to prepare and present a\ndraft ordinance amending the Zoning Map as requested in the Council’s\nDecember 12, 2023 action along with modifications for the land near the\nLos Angeles River, request the City Attorney to prepare and present an\nordinance amending Chapter 1A, and the Boyle Heights Community Plan\nImplementation Overlay for the City Council’s consideration and adoption\nas requested in the City Council’s December 12, 2023 action with\nmodifications related to Legacy Small Business incentives and to\nstreamline transitional height and wall plate standards; Instruct the Director\nof the DCP to adopt enviornmental protections measures to implement the\nMMP, as necessary; the Boyle Heights Community Plan Area (CPA) is\nlocated immediately east of Downtown Los Angeles and the Los Angeles\nRiver and rail corridor and encompasses an area of approximately 4,271\nacres (approximately 6.67 square miles), the Boyle Heights CPA is roughly\nbounded by the San Bernardino Freeway (I​10 Freeway) and Marengo\nStreet to the north, the Union Pacific and Santa Fe Railroad lines to the\nsouth, Indiana Street to the east, and the Los Angeles River to the west.\nThe southern and eastern borders of the CPA align with the city limits of\nLos Angeles adjoining the City of Vernon located to the south and the\nunincorporated community of East Los Angeles located to the east of the\nCPA, with a small area of the Southeast corner of the CPA aligning with the\nCity of Commerce, located to the north are the Los Angeles communities\nof Lincoln Heights, El Sereno, and Ramona Gardens, and located to the\nwest are the industrial districts and public facilities of Downtown, which\nincludes the Arts District. The location of the City Council’s approved\nmodifications is an industrial district that is generally bounded by the 101\nFreeway to the north, Mission Road, Utah Street and Clarence Street to the\neast, 7th Street to the South, and the Los Angeles River and Myers Street\nto the west.\nApplicant: City of Los Angeles\nCase No. CPC­2016­2905­CPU­M1\nEnvironmental No. ENV­2016­2906­EIR\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(13) 24­0728\nCD 14 Previously Certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) No. ENV­2004­\n1950­EIR, and determination pursuant to California Environmental Quality\nAct Guidelines Section 15162 and 15164 no subsequent EIR is required;\nFifth Addendum dated September 2023; report from the Los Angeles City\nPlanning Commission (LACPC); and an appeal filed by Felipe Caceres,\nUniversity of Southern California (USC) Forward (Representative: Jordan\nR. Sisson, Esq.), from the determination of the LACPC in approving,\npursuant to Section 12.24 U.14 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a\nMajor Conditional Use Permit to allow for the development of 201,292\nsquare feet of nonresidential floor area in the C2 Zone; for the construction\nof a new seven­story, 143.5 feet in­height, multi­discipline research facility\n(USC Discovery and Translation Hub) proposed to be developed on the\nwesterly portion of the USC Health Sciences Campus. The proposed\n1950­EIR, and determination pursuant to California Environmental Quality\nAct Guidelines Section 15162 and 15164 no subsequent EIR is required;\nFifth Addendum dated September 2023; report from the Los Angeles City\nPlanning Commission (LACPC); and an appeal filed by Felipe Caceres,\nUniversity of Southern California (USC) Forward (Representative: Jordan\nR. Sisson, Esq.), from the determination of the LACPC in approving,\npursuant to Section 12.24 U.14 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, a\nMajor Conditional Use Permit to allow for the development of 201,292\nsquare feet of nonresidential floor area in the C2 Zone; for the construction\nof a new seven­story, 143.5 feet in­height, multi­discipline research facility\n(USC Discovery and Translation Hub) proposed to be developed on the\nwesterly portion of the USC Health Sciences Campus. The proposed\nbuilding would contain two subterranean levels and comprise\napproximately 201,292 square feet of floor area. The proposed use would\naccommodate over 84 researchers and would support both "wet" (bench)\nand "dry" (computational) laboratory research; for the properties located at\n1590 North Eastlake Avenue; 1425 ­ 1501 North San Pablo Street; and\n1540 ­ 1580 East Alcazar Street, subject to Conditions of Approval; and\nadoption of project findings.\nApplicant: Bryan Eck, University of Southern California\nRepresentative: Matt Dzurec, Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac\nCase No. CPC­2022­9266­CU­1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV­2004­1950­EIR­ADD5\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 20, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 20, 2024)
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(14) 24­0761\nCD 13 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act\n(CEQA) pursuant CEQA Guidelines, Section 15308 (Class 8), and Section\n15331 (Class 31), and report from the Cultural Heritage Commission\nrelative to the inclusion of Chateau Laurier, located at 4353 ­ 4357 West\n5th Street, in the list of Historic­Cultural Monuments.\nApplicant: Kimberly Aboltin\nOwner: Seymour LLC\nCase No. CHC­2024­1952­HCM\nEnvironmental No. ENV­2024­1953­CE\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nApplicant: Kimberly Aboltin\nOwner: Seymour LLC\nCase No. CHC­2024­1952­HCM\nEnvironmental No. ENV­2024­1953­CE\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 18, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 18, 2024)
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(15) 24­0779\nCD 6 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act\n(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Class 1), Section\n15303 (Class 3), Section 15311 (Class 11), and related CEQA findings;\nreport from the South Valley Area Planning Commission; and draft\nOrdinance to effectuate a Zone Change from P­1VL­RIO to (T)C2­1VL­RIO\nthe legalization of 16 outdoor vacuum cleaner stations as an accessory use\nto an existing car wash, auto repair, and auto lube service, on a 1.2­acre\nsite in the C2­1VL­RIO and P­1VL­RIO Zone, the requested entitlement is\nfor a Zone Change from P­1VL­RIO to C2­1VL­RIO, in conformance with\nthe General Commercial land use designation of the Van Nuys­North\nSherman Oaks Community Plan and a Conditional Use Permit to allow the\nexpansion of an auto related use (vacuum stations) within 500 feet of a\nresidential use and to operate from 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday through\nFriday, and 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Saturday in lieu of 9:00 a.m. to 8:00\np.m. and 7:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. on Sunday in lieu of 11 :00 a.m. to 8:00\np.m. as otherwise required for the properties located at 6320 – 6344 ½\nNorth Sepulveda Boulevard, subject to Conditions of Approval; and\nadoption of project findings.\nApplicant: Farzad N Nourollah (FN Property Investments 3)\nRepresentative: Nathan Freeman\nCase No. APCSV­2016­1344­ZC­CU­WDI\nEnvironmental No. ENV­2016­1345­CE\nTIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 25, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 25, 2024)
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(16) 24­0793\nCD 5 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act\n(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15321, and related CEQA\nfindings; report from the Department of City Planning, Office of the Zoning\nAdministrator, and an Appeal filed by West 3rd Street Partnership, Charles\nJacob, General Partner (Representative: Kristina Kropp Luna & Glushon)\nTIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 25, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 25, 2024)\n(16) 24­0793\nCD 5 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act\n(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Section 15321, and related CEQA\nfindings; report from the Department of City Planning, Office of the Zoning\nAdministrator, and an Appeal filed by West 3rd Street Partnership, Charles\nJacob, General Partner (Representative: Kristina Kropp Luna & Glushon)\nfrom the determination of the Associate Zoning Administrator, in requiring\nthe modification of the operation of an existing approximately 2,800\nsquare­foot restaurant use, currently known as the Berri’s Cafe, located at\n8412 ­ 8414 West 3rd Street, by the imposition of corrective conditions in\norder to mitigate adverse public nuisance impacts caused by said use,\npursuant to Section 13­B.6.2 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code, with\nadditional terms and conditions, listed in the Letter of Determination dated\nJune 5, 2024, and adoption of project findings.\nOwner: West 3rd Street Partnership, C/O Charles Jacob\nOperator: Balzac Entertainment Group, C/O Raphael Berry\nCase No. DIR­2023­7085­RV\nEnvironmental No. ENV­2023­7084­CE\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE ­ OCTOBER 3, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ OCTOBER 2, 2024)
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(17) 24­0832\nCD 5 Categorical Exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act\n(CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines, Sections 15301 (Class 1) and\nSection 15332 (Class 32), and related CEQA findings; Report from the Los\nAngeles City Planning Commission (LACPC); and, an Appeal filed by\nSteven Carbone and Michelle Maravich Carbone, from the determination of\nthe LACPC in: 1) approving a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section\n12.24 U.26 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), for a 102.5\npercent increase in density in lieu of the otherwise permitted 35 percent\nincrease in density allowed under LAMC Section 12.22 A.25; 2) approving\na Density Bonus/Affordable Housing Incentive Program Compliance\nReview, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.22 A.25, to permit the construction\nof a Housing Development Project totaling 11 units, reserving two units for\nVery Low Income Household Occupancy for a period of 55 years, with the\nfollowing On­Menu Incentives: a. An On­Menu Incentive to permit an Floor\nArea Ratio (FAR) of 3.66:1 in lieu of 3:1 as otherwise permitted in the\n[Q]RD1.5­1 Zone; b. An On­Menu Incentive to permit a building height of 56\nSteven Carbone and Michelle Maravich Carbone, from the determination of\nthe LACPC in: 1) approving a Conditional Use Permit, pursuant to Section\n12.24 U.26 of the Los Angeles Municipal Code (LAMC), for a 102.5\npercent increase in density in lieu of the otherwise permitted 35 percent\nincrease in density allowed under LAMC Section 12.22 A.25; 2) approving\na Density Bonus/Affordable Housing Incentive Program Compliance\nReview, pursuant to LAMC Section 12.22 A.25, to permit the construction\nof a Housing Development Project totaling 11 units, reserving two units for\nVery Low Income Household Occupancy for a period of 55 years, with the\nfollowing On­Menu Incentives: a. An On­Menu Incentive to permit an Floor\nArea Ratio (FAR) of 3.66:1 in lieu of 3:1 as otherwise permitted in the\n[Q]RD1.5­1 Zone; b. An On­Menu Incentive to permit a building height of 56\nfeet, in lieu of the 45 feet otherwise permitted by the [Q]RD1.5­1 Zone; 3)\napproving a Design Review, pursuant to LAMC Section 16.50, for\ncompliance with the requirements of the Westwood Community Design\nReview Board; 4) approving a Project Permit Compliance Review,\npursuant to LAMC Section 11.5.7 C, for a project within the Westwood\nCommunity Multi­Family Specific Plan; and, 5) approving a Categorical\nExemption as the environmental clearance; for the demolition of a single­\nfamily dwelling and the construction of a new, five­story, 56­foot tall\nmultifamily dwelling, the Project will provide 11 dwelling units, including two\nVery Low Income Units, the proposed structure will be approximately\n11,941 square feet with a FAR of 3.66:1, a total of seven automobile\nparking spaces and 12 long­term bicycle parking spaces will be provided\nin one subterranean level, the Project also includes grading and a haul\nroute for the export of 3,200 cubic yards of soil; for the property located at\n10756 West Wilkins Avenue, subject to Conditions of Approval; and\nadoption of project findings.\nApplicant: FIN Holdings LLC & Wilkins Group LLC\nRepresentative: Daniel Ahadian, nur – Development | Consulting\nCase No. CPC­2023­5876­CU­DB­DRB­SPP­VHCA­1A\nEnvironmental No. ENV­2023­5877­CE\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 27, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 27, 2024)\nSUPPORTING MATERIALS\nMaterials relating to items on the agenda are available on the Office of the City Clerk's Council File Management System found at\nhttps://cityclerk.lacity.org/lacityclerkconnect by entering the Council File number (e.g., 00­0000) associated with the agenda item.\nPUBLIC INPUT AT CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE MEETINGS\nMembers of the public who wish to speak on one or multiple items shall have an opportunity to speak up to one minute per item up\nto a total of two minutes for two or more agenda items. 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(2) 14­1118\nCommunication from the Mayor relative to the reappointment of Ms. Lydia\nMather to the South Valley Area Planning Commission for the term ending\nJune 30, 2029.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Filed\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 28, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 27, 2024)
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(3) 24­1200­S44\nCommunication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Mr. Derek\nPowell to the Los Angeles Central Area Planning Commission for the term\nending June 30, 2029.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Filed\nBackground Check: Pending\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\n(3) 24­1200­S44\nCommunication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Mr. Derek\nPowell to the Los Angeles Central Area Planning Commission for the term\nending June 30, 2029.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Filed\nBackground Check: Pending\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\nTIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 28, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 27, 2024)
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(4) 24­0991\n10 Motion (Hutt – Lee) relative to instructing the Department of City Planning,\nwith the assistance of the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety,\nand the Los Angeles Police Department, and in consultation with the City\nAttorney, to initiate Administrative Nuisance Abatement Proceedings (Los\nAngeles Municipal Code Section 12.27.1), and prepare the necessary\nreports and recommendations, and conduct the required public hearings,\nand thereby protect the public peace, health, and safety of the community\nby imposing corrective conditions to address the reported nuisance\nactivities that are occurring onsite at the property located at 1930­32 South\nOxford Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90018.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(5) 24­0994\nCD 10 Motion (Hutt – Blumenfield) relative to instructing the Department of City\nPlanning, in consultation with the City Attorney, to prepare a report with\nrecommendations posthaste relative to the Letter of Compliance issued on\nAugust 9, 2024, which determined that the proposed 100 percent\naffordable housing project located at 3810­3814 West Adams Boulevard,\nLos Angeles, CA 90018 (Case No. ADM­2024­2920­DB­VHCA­ED1), is\nexempt from discretionary review, and therefore, qualifies for ministerial\nreview under the Mayor’s Executive Directive 1 (ED 1), as revised on July\n1, 2024, which does not allow ED 1 projects to be located in a Historic\nPreservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ), inasmuch as the proposed project is\nlocated in a HPOZ adjacent to historic homes and churches.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted
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(6) 24­0050\nMotion (Hutt – Rodriguez) relative to instructing the Department of City\nPlanning, with the assistance of the Department of Cannabis Regulation, to\ninitiate amendments for consideration by the Citywide Planning\nCommission that would amend Article V, Chapter X of the Los Angeles\nMunicipal Code (LAMC) to regulate onsite retail commercial cannabis\nPreservation Overlay Zone (HPOZ), inasmuch as the proposed project is\nlocated in a HPOZ adjacent to historic homes and churches.\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted\n(6) 24­0050\nMotion (Hutt – Rodriguez) relative to instructing the Department of City\nPlanning, with the assistance of the Department of Cannabis Regulation, to\ninitiate amendments for consideration by the Citywide Planning\nCommission that would amend Article V, Chapter X of the Los Angeles\nMunicipal Code (LAMC) to regulate onsite retail commercial cannabis\nactivity to add nuisance abatement properties, as adjudicated under\nSections 12.27.1 and 91.9001 et. al. of the LAMC to the list of sensitive\nuses; and related matters.\nCommunity Impact Statement: Yes\nFor:\nEmpowerment Congress West Area Neighborhood Council
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(7) 24­0812\nCD 14 Sustainable Communities Environmental Assessment (SCEA), No. ENV­\n2018­3337­SCEA, Mitigation Monitoring Program prepared for the SCEA,\nand related California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) findings; report\nfrom the Department of City Planning relative to compliance with the CEQA\nrequirements for the use of a SCEA, as authorized by Public Resources\nCode (PRC) Section 21155.2(b), and Erratum dated September 2024, for\nthe future consideration of the development of the project identified as\nPlanning Case No. CPC­2018­3336­SN­TDR­CUB­SPR­MSC; for the\ndetermination that the proposed project is a transit priority project, as\ndefined by PRC Section 21155, that is consistent with the general use\ndesignations, density, building intensity, and applicable policies specified\nfor the project area in the Regional Transportation Plan/Sustainable\nCommunities Strategy (RTP/SCS) prepared by the Southern California\nAssociation of Governments (SCAG); contains more than 50 percent\nresidential; provides a minimum net density greater than 20 units an acre;\nand is within one­half mile of a major transit stop or high­quality transit\ncorridor included in a regional transportation plan; the proposed project is\na residential or mixed­use project as defined by PRC Section 21159.28(d),\nthat incorporates all feasible mitigation measures, performance standards,\nor criteria set forth in the prior environmental reports, including SCAG’s\n2016­2040 RTP/SCS and 2020­2045 RTP/SCS Program Environmental\nImpact Reports; all potentially significant or significant effects required to\nbe identified and analyzed pursuant to CEQA in an initial study have been\nidentified and analyzed in an initial study; and with respect to each\nsignificant effect on the environment required to be identified in the initial\nstudy, changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the\nproject that avoids or mitigates the significant effects to a level of\ninsignificance; mitigation measures will be made enforceable conditions\non the Project; the South Park Tower Project (Project) includes the\ndemolition of four commercial office/retail buildings totaling 89,510 square\nfeet and the construction of a 452,630 square­foot, two­tower, mixed­use\ndevelopment on a 75,503 square­foot site, with a maximum building height\n2016­2040 RTP/SCS and 2020­2045 RTP/SCS Program Environmental\nImpact Reports; all potentially significant or significant effects required to\nbe identified and analyzed pursuant to CEQA in an initial study have been\nidentified and analyzed in an initial study; and with respect to each\nsignificant effect on the environment required to be identified in the initial\nstudy, changes or alterations have been required in or incorporated into the\nproject that avoids or mitigates the significant effects to a level of\ninsignificance; mitigation measures will be made enforceable conditions\non the Project; the South Park Tower Project (Project) includes the\ndemolition of four commercial office/retail buildings totaling 89,510 square\nfeet and the construction of a 452,630 square­foot, two­tower, mixed­use\ndevelopment on a 75,503 square­foot site, with a maximum building height\nof 260 feet, and a floor area ratio of 6:1, Tower 1 would occupy the western\nportion of the Project Site and includes a 22­story hotel with 300 guest\nrooms and 3,120 square feet of ground floor restaurants, Tower 2 would\noccupy the eastern portion of the Project Site and includes a 23­story\nresidential building with 250 dwelling units and 10,000 square feet of\nground floor medical offices; for the properties located at 1600 ­ 1618\nSouth Flower Street, 1601 ­ 1623 South Hope Street, 426 ­ 440 West\nVenice Boulevard, Los Angeles CA 90015.\nApplicant: Jacob Taban, Venice Hope Group, LLC\nRepresentative: Alex Irvine, Irvine & Associates, Inc.\nCase No. CPC­2018­3336­SN­TDR­CUB­SPR­MSC\nEnvironmental No. ENV­2018­3337­SCEA\nRelated Case: VTT­82213\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: Yes\nFor:\nDowntown Los Angeles Neighborhood Council
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(8) 24­0780\nCD 10 Adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration, No. ENV­2016­3413­MND, and\nCalifornia Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15162\ndetermination, report from the Los Angeles City Planning Commission; and\ndraft Ordinance to effectuate a Vesting Zone and Height District change\nfrom C4­ 2 and PB­1 to (T)(Q)C4­2; for the demolition of an 807 space\nparking structure and the construction, use and maintenance of two, 23­\nstory mixed­use buildings with 760 dwelling units and 6,359 square feet of\ncommercial uses with a total new floor area of 660,040 square feet, the site\nis also currently developed with a 22­story commercial building fronting on\nWilshire Boulevard with approximately 385,520 square feet of floor area\nwith retail uses on the ground floor and office tenants on the upper floors,\nwhich will remain, upon completion, the Project’s proposed uses would be\nlocated within two 23­story towers each reaching a maximum height of\n268.5 feet built atop a common subterranean and four­story above grade\npodium structure with 660,040 square feet of floor area, combined with the\ncommercial office building to remain, the site would contain 1,045,560\nsquare feet of floor area, in addition, 1,294 vehicular parking spaces and\nparking structure and the construction, use and maintenance of two, 23­\nstory mixed­use buildings with 760 dwelling units and 6,359 square feet of\ncommercial uses with a total new floor area of 660,040 square feet, the site\nis also currently developed with a 22­story commercial building fronting on\nWilshire Boulevard with approximately 385,520 square feet of floor area\nwith retail uses on the ground floor and office tenants on the upper floors,\nwhich will remain, upon completion, the Project’s proposed uses would be\nlocated within two 23­story towers each reaching a maximum height of\n268.5 feet built atop a common subterranean and four­story above grade\npodium structure with 660,040 square feet of floor area, combined with the\ncommercial office building to remain, the site would contain 1,045,560\nsquare feet of floor area, in addition, 1,294 vehicular parking spaces and\n297 bicycle spaces would be provided (including for the existing uses) for\nthe property located at 3600 Wilshire Boulevard, subject to Conditions of\nApproval; and adoption of project findings.\nApplicant: 3600 Wilshire Boulevard\nRepresentative: Matt Dzurec, Armbruster Goldsmith & Delvac, LLP\nCase No. CPC­2016­3412­VZC­HD­ZAA­SPR\nEnv. No. ENV­2016­3413­MND\nTIME LIMIT FILE ­ SEPTEMBER 25, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ SEPTEMBER 25, 2024)
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(9) 23­0917\nCD 14 Report from the Department of City Planning and Resolution (de Leon –\nBlumenfield) relative to extending the provisions of Ordinance No. 188333\nimposing temporary interim regulations prohibiting the issuance of\ndemolition permits on rent stabilized multi­family housing and covenanted\naffordable housing units in the Boyle Heights Community Plan area; for an\nextension period of 10 months and 15 days, inasmuch as the appropriate\nCity agencies and officials are exercising due diligence and actively\nworking towards the adoption of the appropriate permanent land use\nregulatory controls.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No\nCommunity Impact Statement: None submitted

Trade, Travel, and Tourism Committee

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(1) 24­1200­S45\nCommunication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of John A.\nPérez to the Board of Harbor Commissioners.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Filed\nBackground Review: Pending
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(10) 24­1082\nCD 15 Board of Harbor Commissioners report relative to the proposed Foreign­\nTrade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement with Harmoni International Spice,\nLP, to operate its facility within FTZ No. 202, Site 71, located at 881 South\nAzusa Avenue, City of Industry; and administrative exemption from the\nrequirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant\nTIME LIMIT FILE ­ NOVEMBER 2, 2024\n(LAST DAY FOR COUNCIL ACTION ­ NOVEMBER 1, 2024)\n(10) 24­1082\nCD 15 Board of Harbor Commissioners report relative to the proposed Foreign­\nTrade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement with Harmoni International Spice,\nLP, to operate its facility within FTZ No. 202, Site 71, located at 881 South\nAzusa Avenue, City of Industry; and administrative exemption from the\nrequirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant\nto Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(11) 12­1311­S2\nCD 15 Board of Harbor Commissioners report relative to the proposed Foreign­\nTrade Zone (FTZ) Operating Agreement with Customs Air Warehouse,\nLLC, to operate its facility within FTZ No. 202, Site 32, located at 12200\nArrow Route, Rancho Cucamonga; and administrative exemption from the\nrequirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant\nto Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(12) 24­1080\nCD 15 Board of Harbor Commissioners report relative to the Foreign­Trade Zone\n(FTZ) Operating Agreement with Chevron U.S.A. Incorporated, to operate\nits facility within FTZ No. 202, Site B, located at 324 West El Segundo\nBoulevard, El Segundo; and administrative exemption from the\nrequirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant\nto Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(13) 24­1081\nCD 15 Board of Harbor Commissioners report relative to the First Amendment to\nan agreement with Vopak Terminal, Inc. for a reimbursement for staff and\nconsultant costs associated with the preparation of an environmental\nassessment for the improvements at Berth 191 and the operation of a\nCement Processing Facility at Berth 191; and administrative exemption\nfrom the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\npursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA\nGuidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(14) 24­0237\nJoint Report from Los Angeles World Airports and Library Department\nrelative to a plan to provide banned book access within the terminals of\nLos Angeles International Airport.\nFiscal Impact Statement: No
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(15) 24­0951\nCD 11 Motion (Park, de León – Blumenfield) relative to a process to better\nstreamline Los Angeles World Airports project delivery.
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(16) 14­1174­S54\nCD 2 Motion (Krekorian ­ Lee) relative to amending previous Council actions in\nregards to funding for the Vineland Walkway and Median Improvement\nProject and the Chandler Bikeway Development Project in CRA/LA Excess\nNon­Housing Bond Proceed from the North Hollywood Redevelopment\nProject.
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(17) 20­1074­S6\nMotion (Raman – Padilla) relative to addressing the lack of enrollment in\nthe permanent L.A. Al Fresco program.
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(18) 24­1002\nCD 10 Motion (Hutt – Price, Harris­Dawson) relative to evaluating Adams\nBoulevard, between Fairfax Avenue and 12th Avenue, as a Jobs and\nEconomic Development Incentive Zone.
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(2) 24­1200­S42\nCommunication from the Mayor relative to the appointment of Angelia\nShepperd to the Board of City Tourism Commissioners.\nFinancial Disclosure Statement: Filed\nBackground Review: Pending
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(3) DISCUSSION ITEM ONLY\nVerbal report from the Chief Legislative Analyst and City Administrative\nOfficer relative to the Los Angeles Convention Center modernization and\nexpansion project.
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(4) 09­0136\nCD 9 City Tourism Department report relative to various proposed amendments\nto Los Angeles Administrative Code Section 8.149.1, "Rate Adjustment\nProcedure for Certain Licensees.”\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(5) 13­1493­S18\nEconomic and Workforce Development Department report relative to\nentering into contracts for the Sidewalk Vending Cart Program. (This item\nwas referred to the Trade, Travel and Tourism Committee and Civil\nRights, Equity, Immigration, Aging and Disability Committee.)\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(6) 24­1053\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to a Blanket Authority to\nissue Reimbursement Agreements with airlines and/or tenants to recover\nfunding paid by Los Angeles World Airports relative to services provided\nunder Section 559 Reimbursable Services Program at Los Angeles\nInternational Airport; and categorical exemption from the requirements of\nthe California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Article III,\nClass 1 (18)(c) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(7) 22­1121­S1\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to the Third Amendment to\na contract with LAZ Parking California, LLC, for the Taxi and Ride App\nPickup Lot (LAX­It) at Los Angeles International Airport; and administrative\nexemption from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality\nAct (CEQA) pursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles\nCEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(8) 24­1048\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to a contract with Tarkett\nUSA Incorporated by joining a Sourcewell Contract, covering supply,\ndelivery and installation of flooring materials at Los Angeles International\nAirport and Van Nuys Airport; and administrative exemption from the\nrequirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant\nto Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA Guidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes
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(9) 24­1039\nBoard of Airport Commissioners report relative to the Second amendment\nto a contract with Paslay Management Group to cover on­call professional\nservices for Los Angeles World Airports; and administrative exemption\nfrom the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)\npursuant to Article II, Section 2(f) of the City of Los Angeles CEQA\nGuidelines.\nFiscal Impact Statement: Yes